Campbell Scientific CDM-VW300 Series Dynamic Vibrating-Wire Analyzer System - Manual (Page 21)

CDM-VW300 Series Dynamic Vibrating-Wire Analyzers
difficult to resolve. Data-acquisition systems, from the sensors to the
telecommunications equipment, are complex. Campbell Scientific equipment
and software are among the best available, but the integration process can be
demanding and involves trial and error; contingencies should be developed to
address possible problems. Do the bulk of the integration work in a
comfortable and dry location that has a communications link with Campbell
Scientific during regular business hours. If you are experienced with field
deployments, set aside at least a full day for pre-configuration work.
Otherwise, set aside three to seven days for system development before
travelling to the field.
6.1 Laboratory-Mode Installation
IMPORTANT — Do not connect the CDM-VW300 analyzer or SC-CPI
interface to a PC until AFTER installing DVWTool 1.0 or later or DevConfig
2.04 or later. Consult Section 7.1.1, Software and Driver Installation, for more
information.
Laboratory mode allows for easy examination and validation of measurements.
To ensure a successful field deployment, perform this procedure before
stepping through the field-mode installation procedure of Section 6.2, Field-
Mode Installation.
As illustrated in the following figure, a connection is made directly between
the CDM-VW300 and a PC via USB cable. No datalogger is required.
DVWTool support software is used to configure, communicate with, and obtain
sensor readings from the CDM-VW300.
Vibrating-Wire
Sensors
CDM-
VW300
PC
DVWTool
FIGURE 6-1. Laboratory-mode measurement system
6.1.1 Laboratory-Mode Installation Equipment
The following equipment is used in a laboratory-mode installation:
• Vibrating-wire sensors
• CDM-VW300 measurement module
• PC
• DVWTool software
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